Jake sees a cathedral he describes with the words “The first time I ever saw it I thought the facade was ugly, but I liked it now. I went inside.” Does this new interest in the church represent a nostalgic desire for former meaning-making institutions, for the authority and grandeur of old establishments that have become less accessible, with the dawn of modernism? Whether it does or not, Jake has trouble praying once he enters it.
The Sun Also Rises – 6
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I really liked how you engaged with religion and the bible here. I don’t feel like many who are interested in literature engage in faith discussions in “good faith.” Many in the literary world engage in faith discussions from a condescending place “look at these rubes who still believe in God.” So even if I don’t agree with everything, it’s really nice to read someone engaging in the discussion in good faith. Great section.